DOZENS of angry pensioners are demanding action to improve footpaths in Crewe.

Residents living in Adlington Road at Wistaston Green say the pavements through their neighbourhood are neglected and causing a hazard.

A petition to have them repaired has been signed by more than 50 people.

Wistaston Green Labour councillor Tom Dunlop said: 'Sadly the pavements and footpaths in Wistaston Green are not in the condition they should be. This neglect is clearly the result of the Tory-run county council cutting investment.

'There has been a failure in recent times to

ensure enough money is spent on repairing and maintaining our pavement network. This is remarkable given that footpaths form a part of every journey we make every day.

'The pavements in Adlington Road are badly in need of repair and we are desperate for something to be done before someone is seriously hurt. It's only matter of time before someone falls and injuries themselves.

'Residents are fed up with waiting for something to be done and don't want to hear any more excuses.'

A county council spokeswoman said: 'The flagged footpaths that are part of the highway will be inspected in accordance with our code of practice and defects within intervention levels treated.

'The long-term maintenance needs will also be assessed and prior-itised for possible inclusion in the annual bidding procedure for structural scheme funding.

'There is also a section which is not part of the highway and belongs to Wulvern Housing. We will be making them aware of this.'